Comments on: Vacations are expensive, should we go or stay? http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/ Proverbs 13:11 - "...he who gathers money little by little makes it grow." Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:31:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: kefalonia holidayshttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-20801 kefalonia holidays Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:25:40 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-20801 In these times unless you have particularly saved for one I would stay at home. Save up a bit of money. In these times unless you have particularly saved for one I would stay at home. Save up a bit of money.

]]> By: Home Finance Tip Blog » Emily’s list: Boss’s Day editionhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-12215 Home Finance Tip Blog » Emily’s list: Boss’s Day edition Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:19:18 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-12215 [...] to end whether or not you should pay money on travel. Gather Little by Little gives readers some points to conceive about when they can’t end whether they should meet or [...] [...] to end whether or not you should pay money on travel. Gather Little by Little gives readers some points to conceive about when they can’t end whether they should meet or [...]

]]> By: FinanciallySmartServiceshttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-12153 FinanciallySmartServices Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:00:24 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-12153 Yes vacation is expensive but if you and the family has saved towards having this vacation then my advice is to go. What you can do is cut back on some of the sightseeing you were planning on. One's body need rest and rejuvenation and so don't deprive yours of one. Yes vacation is expensive but if you and the family has saved towards having this vacation then my advice is to go. What you can do is cut back on some of the sightseeing you were planning on. One’s body need rest and rejuvenation and so don’t deprive yours of one.

]]> By: Kid Friendly Family Vacations Momhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-12142 Kid Friendly Family Vacations Mom Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:14:35 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-12142 Well - I am the one ion my family who would stay home if given the chance because I am usually most concerned with the family budget and expenses.... but my husband helps plan all of our <a href="http://www.kid-friendly-family-vacations.com/" rel="nofollow">family vacations</a>, and I have to admit that I am always glad when we get out there together and really take the time to make the trips count for the kids.... Come on, your kids will be gone in a few years.... you have to give them the experiences that will shape their lives! Well – I am the one ion my family who would stay home if given the chance because I am usually most concerned with the family budget and expenses…. but my husband helps plan all of our family vacations, and I have to admit that I am always glad when we get out there together and really take the time to make the trips count for the kids….

Come on, your kids will be gone in a few years…. you have to give them the experiences that will shape their lives!

]]> By: Linda Gentilehttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-12140 Linda Gentile Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:38:43 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-12140 I guess I cheer for the historical marker idea, but then, that's pretty much what I do anyway. ;) I found you on a Google alert and thought I'd point you at my historical marker siste. Have fun. I've always made my own fun on vacations. I guess I cheer for the historical marker idea, but then, that’s pretty much what I do anyway. ;) I found you on a Google alert and thought I’d point you at my historical marker siste. Have fun. I’ve always made my own fun on vacations.

]]> By: we_travelhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-12136 we_travel Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:03:14 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-12136 Go on a vacation And save money - that's our motto! We do that by renting a timeshare (we use http://www.redweek.com). For the real benefits of a vacation, you need to have Time away. When you rent a timeshare for a week, you get the time to relax and let stress melt off of you. The cost of a timeshare can be up to 50% less than hotel rates, and you get space to spread out in. Plus you get a kitchen that can really help save on meals. On top of all of that you get full use of the resort's amenities. Choose a resort within easy driving distance of home, or one clear across the country - you'll be astonished at how inexpensive but really great such a vacation can be. Go on a vacation And save money – that’s our motto! We do that by renting a timeshare (we use http://www.redweek.com). For the real benefits of a vacation, you need to have Time away. When you rent a timeshare for a week, you get the time to relax and let stress melt off of you. The cost of a timeshare can be up to 50% less than hotel rates, and you get space to spread out in. Plus you get a kitchen that can really help save on meals. On top of all of that you get full use of the resort’s amenities. Choose a resort within easy driving distance of home, or one clear across the country – you’ll be astonished at how inexpensive but really great such a vacation can be.

]]> By: Lovin'Lifehttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-12135 Lovin'Life Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:32:29 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-12135 Go On A Vacation! It is a MUST in my humble opinion. Wether it be local..or somewhere Far away. I'm not a fan of Disney World, or places with large crowds. I Very Much enjoyed our cruise though, and will do it again. The excitement begins when eveyone is plannning the next trip. Ours will be the Grand Canyon. And I try to do Everything on the Cheap. If you plan ahead, you can save a TON!!! Go On A Vacation! It is a MUST in my humble opinion. Wether it be local..or somewhere Far away.

I’m not a fan of Disney World, or places with large crowds. I Very Much enjoyed our cruise though, and will do it again.

The excitement begins when eveyone is plannning the next trip. Ours will be the Grand Canyon. And I try to do Everything on the Cheap. If you plan ahead, you can save a TON!!!

]]> By: kenyantykoonhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-12134 kenyantykoon Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:14:36 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-12134 you should take the vacation, if just for the experience. this is one of the things that i spend a fair bundle of my money on and after a weeks in an exotic pristine beach and a dented wallet, the only thing that i hold dear is the experience. in retrospect, i dont regret spending the money that i have on vacations. in fact, they make me work harder so that i can afford better ones you should take the vacation, if just for the experience. this is one of the things that i spend a fair bundle of my money on and after a weeks in an exotic pristine beach and a dented wallet, the only thing that i hold dear is the experience. in retrospect, i dont regret spending the money that i have on vacations. in fact, they make me work harder so that i can afford better ones

]]> By: ABCs of Investinghttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-12133 ABCs of Investing Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:10:42 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-12133 I couldn't agree more Stew. Vacations are not a right! Jason, your kids will remember doing fun activities you do with them - not how much you spent (see Disneyworld). I couldn’t agree more Stew. Vacations are not a right!

Jason, your kids will remember doing fun activities you do with them – not how much you spent (see Disneyworld).

]]> By: Credit Card Chaserhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/10/vacations-are-expensive-should-we-go-or-stay/#comment-12132 Credit Card Chaser Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:00:15 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=2257#comment-12132 One good way to save money on vacations is not only to use a rewards credit card (of course you knew that I had to lead with that since I run a credit card site lol) but also is if you own your own business or even have some self employed income then look for a legitimate (note that I said legitimate) way that you could take a trip and then write it off as a business expense. Maybe there is an industry conference you could write off as a business expense and also bring the wife along, etc. One good way to save money on vacations is not only to use a rewards credit card (of course you knew that I had to lead with that since I run a credit card site lol) but also is if you own your own business or even have some self employed income then look for a legitimate (note that I said legitimate) way that you could take a trip and then write it off as a business expense. Maybe there is an industry conference you could write off as a business expense and also bring the wife along, etc.

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